Shaping the
​Future of Catechesis

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a multi-year project envisioning new directions and initiatives for proclaiming and teaching the Catholic faith in our world today – with seven regional convocations in Fall 2023

​NCCL's focus in 2023 - Shaping the Future of Catechesis with All Ages and Generations - is designed to engage the catechetical community in envisioning new directions and initiatives for proclaiming and teaching the Catholic faith in our world today. The yearlong project will involve three phases:
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1. Interpreting - exploring the trends and issues having the biggest impact on catechesis now and into the future through a series of articles and videos in Winter-Spring 2023 available on the NCCLCatholic website. 
2. Envisioning - creating new models of catechetical ministry with all ages and generations that creatively address the challenges through seven regional convocations in Fall 2023 (see Convocation Program)
3. Designing - implementing new initiatives to bring to life the future of catechesis in parishes and dioceses throughout 2024 by working in cohort groups with a facilitator to design and implement new projects that have the potential of shaping the future of catechesis. ​

Registration for the Convocations Opens in March

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Convocation Dates and Locations

The dates and locations for the seven regional convocations in Fall 2023 are:

• September 18-19: San Francisco - Mercy Center, Burlingame 
• September 26-27: Baltimore - Bon Secours Center, Marriottsville
• October 3-4: Dallas - Hilton Garden Inn DFW Airport South
• October 10-11: Connecticut - Holy Family Retreat Center, Farmington
• October 17-18: Chicago – Hilton Garden Inn O’Hare Airport 
• October 24-25: Tampa – Franciscan Center
• November 29-30: San Diego – Hilton Garden Inn Mission Valley

Registration Fee and Housing by Location

September 18-19: San Francisco - Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA

• All Inclusive Fee: registration + one night housing + 3 meals = $350 Inclusive
• Fee for those who do not need overnight accommodations = $275

September 26-27: Baltimore - Bon Secours Center, Marriottsville, MD

• All Inclusive Fee: registration + one night housing + 3 meals = $350 Inclusive
• Fee for those who do not need overnight accommodations = $275

October 3-4: Dallas - Hilton Garden Inn DFW Airport South

• Registration Fee + dinner and lunch = $275
• Housing at the Hilton Garden Inn: $159 (single), $169 (double)
  (Reservations made directly with the hotel with special NCCL link.)

October 10-11: Connecticut - Holy Family Retreat Center,  Farmington, CT

• All Inclusive Fee: registration + one night housing + 3 meals = $350 Inclusive
• Fee for those who do not need overnight accommodations = $275

October 17-18: Chicago – Hilton Garden Inn O’Hare Airport 

• Registration Fee + dinner and lunch = $275
• Housing at the Hilton Garden Inn: $153 per room 
  (Reservations made directly with the hotel with special NCCL link.)

October 24-25: Tampa – Franciscan Center

• All Inclusive Fee: registration + one night housing + 3 meals = $350 Inclusive
• Fee for those who do not need overnight accommodations = $275

Nov 29-30: San Diego – Hilton Garden Inn Mission Valley 

• Registration Fee + dinner and lunch = $275
• Housing at the Hilton Garden Inn: $153 per room 
  (Reservations made directly with the hotel with special NCCL link.)​

Convocation Program

​Day One 
Morning - Arrival and registration 

1 pm - Sharing Our Catechetical Journeys

2:00 pm - Topic 1. Identify and Defining the Challenges Facing the Future of Catechesis

5:30 pm - Dinner

7:00 pm - Topic 2. Envisioning the Shape of Catechesis into the Future: Life Stages, Family, Intergenerational/ Whole Community

9:00 pm - Close 
 
Day Two
7:30 am - Breakfast 

8:30 am - Morning Prayer

9:00 am - Topic 4. Designing the Shape of Catechesis – Creating New Initiatives 

12 noon - Lunch

1:00 pm - Topic 5. Implementing New Initiatives to Shape the Future of Catechesis
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4:00 pm - Close 

Convocation Team

Each convocation will be led by a team of three national leaders who will give presentations and guide the participants through the Convocation process.

​John Roberto, NCCL Executive Director, will facilitate the Convocation.